Maintenance
Maintenance services
Maintenance schedule
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Owner maintenance
Engine compartment
Engine oil and oil filter
Engine cooling system
Brakes and clutch
Parking brake
Power steering
Automatic transaxle
Rear differential (4WD)
Transfer case (4WD)
Lubricants and fluids
Air cleaner
Climate control air filter
Wiper blades
Battery
Tires and wheels
Exterior care
Interior care
See also:
Battery
For best battery service
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or t ...
What's New for 2002
The Sportage is now in its eighth model year, so to help move its aged
sport-ute along, Kia will offer the four-doors in just one trim level
(eliminating the EX and Limited trim models) with more ...
Hood
Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, pull the secondary latch
inside ...


